The Illinois Commerce Commission this week finalized an “Open Data Access Framework” developed by advocates who say it can help save customers money, conserve energy and allow broader integration of resources across the grid.
The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) worked together for three years to develop the framework, which they say will be key to maximizing consumer benefits from advanced meters. By some estimates there are more than 50 million smart meters installed across the country today.
